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Apfel Kuchen Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Apfel Kuchen, a delightful apple topping for coffee cake, straight from Mrs. S. Hiller's treasured recipe in "Heritage of Cooking." This East Perry County, Missouri classic features thinly sliced apples arranged artfully atop a buttery coffee cake base (recipe #40265), then generously sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and a touch of melted butter. A simple yet elegant dessert, perfect for a cozy afternoon coffee or a special occasion. Get ready to savor a taste of history!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 737.1 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Apfel Kuchen

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Ingredients for Apfel Kuchen

  • 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups sliced)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

How to Make Apfel Kuchen

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified in coffee cake recipe #40265.
  2. Peel and thinly slice 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups sliced).
  3. Prepare half of the coffee cake dough according to recipe #40265 and place it in a prepared baking pan.
  4. Arrange apple slices in neat rows over the coffee cake dough, slightly overlapping.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the arranged apples.
  7. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
  8. Bake according to the instructions in coffee cake recipe #40265, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

514g

Fat

73g

Carbs

46g

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